Strasburg Rail Road-Historic Rail

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Detailed Description

Conner and Barrall. The Strasburg Rail Road in Pennsylvania is the country's longest continually operating train company, chartered in 1832. This Images of Rail title is a visual timeline of the enduring railroad, examining its humble beginnings, its near collapse in 1957 (due to crumbling infrastructure and lack of business), and its heritage excursion train resurrection. Learn the entire gripping history of the "Methuselah of Railroads," which continues to run its four-and-a-half mile line. 128 pages, 215 B&W photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.